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Steps 1 & 2

Unit 11

The planet in danger

Student’s Book

Page 37

1) Look at the photographs and discuss these questions.

a. Which types of damage to the planet are shown in these photographs? Match one of these words or phrases to each photograph.

endangered species pollution deforestation global warming

pollution

global warming

deforestation

endangered species

b. What other similar types of damage can you think of?

c. What worries you most? Which types of damage do you think are the most serious?

Read your answers.

pollution

global warming

deforestation

endangered species

global warming

pollution

deforestation

endangered species

it affects everything badly

it makes people ill

it causes global warming

wild animals will disappear

Deforestation has harmed the climate.

Define the word ‘deforestation’.

The destruction of the rainforests is an ecological disaster.

ecological

biological, environmental

Smoke from factories and vehicles such as cars and trucks has harmed the climate. 

Pollution is unbearable for people who live in the city centre.

unbearable

not able to be tolerated

If people are walking along the street, their eyes sting and sometimes it’s difficult to breathe because of traffic pollution.

sting

to feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain

Oil spills have destroyed the marine life.

marine

of, found in or produced by the sea

The red tide has killed tons of fish.

red tide

a discoloration of seawater caused by a bloom of toxic red organism

How can we protect the environment and save our planet?

We need sustainable solutions of global environmental problems.

sustainable

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Aquaculture can solve the problem.

aquaculture

the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food

Governments must fund campaigns to save our planet.

fund

to provide with money for a particular purpose

We all appraise the role of the campaigns to save our planet.

to judge the value or quality of

appraise

Saving our planet is the overall aim of all the campaigns.

overall

total

A British organisation is working in partnership with Irish ecological association to improve the ecological situation in the two countries.

partnership

association; collaboration

A new joint project aims to build nature reserves to protect wild animals from extinction.

shared, held or made by two or more people or organisations together

joint

National parks must be built to help people find time for recreation.

recreation

activity done for enjoyment when one is not working

New Vocabulary

deforestation (n)

appraise (v.)

aquaculture (n.)

ecological (adj.)

fund (v.)

joint (adj.)

marine (adj.)

overall (adj.)

partnership (n.)

recreation (n.)

red tide (n.)

sting (v.)

sustainable (adj.)

unbearable (adj.)

قطع و إزالة الغابات

يُقيِّمُ \ يُثمِّنُ

تربية الأحياء المائية

بيئي

يُموِّلُ

مُشترك / شراكة

بحري

شامل \ عامٌّ

شَراكة

ترفيه / استجمام

المدّ الأحمر

يلسعُ \ يلذع

دائم \ مستديم \ ثابت

لا يُحتملُ \ لايُطاقُ

Student’s Book

Page 38

Before Listening Strategies

The Earth at risk

Why is the Earth at risk?

During Listening Strategies

3) (11.1) You are going to hear four teenagers talking about the types of environmental damage that they take most seriously.

a. Which of the types of damage listed in question 1a do they mention? (endangered species/pollution / deforestation / global warming)

b. Do any of the speakers have the same worries as you?

Read your answers.

a. Which of the types of damage listed in question 1a do they mention?

global warming, endangered animals, pollution, deforestation

b. Do any of the speakers have the same worries as you?

Check your answers.

Speaker 1

a. The boy takes global warming most seriously

because it affects …………………………….…….

Speaker 2

b. In the city centre, where the girl lives, there is

a(n) ……………………………………. pollution problem.

c. The girl thinks people are becoming ………… as a result.

d. The worst pollution is caused by ………….…….., not cars.

e. In the street, people’s ……………………. sting, and breathing is often ……………………..…….

everything

unbearable

ill

buses

eyes

difficult

Speaker 3

f The boy worries most about the ……………….………..…..……………….

g He worries about the animals and the ……………………………. who live in the forests.

Speaker 4

h The girl is particularly worried about ……………………..…………...

i She thinks everyone should stop ……………..…………….. animals.

rainforests

people

animals

hunting

After Listening Strategies

Check your answers.

pollution

breathe

disappear

destruction

Verb

Noun

Check your answers.

a. What is ‘CEFAS’?

It is Center for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.

b. What is the joint project between CEFAS and EPA about?

It is to appraise and improve the ecological quality of Kuwait Bay.

c. What are the characteristics of Kuwait Bay?

Kuwait Bay is an important marine resource. It provides employment, recreation, food and wildlife habitats.

d. Give your opinion on projects like the Kuwait Bay project. Can they help us save the planet? If yes, how? If no, why not?

Projects like the Kuwait Bay are very important. They can help save the planet in many ways. They can reduce pollution, restore marine ecosystems and protect biodiversity.

Kuwait Bay

The British organisation CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is working in partnership with the local Environment Public Authority (EPA) to appraise and improve

the ecological quality of Kuwait Bay. EPA is an organisation that has set developmental goals at all levels: regional, national and international. Provoked by recent red tide events, the Kuwait government is funding this joint project, since Kuwait Bay is an important marine resource.

The project will develop a supervision strategy to enhance the water quality of Kuwait Bay and protect human health. It provides employment, recreation, food and wildlife habitats. Therefore, to make sure these resources are available in the long term, the bay must be managed in a sustainable way, which is the overall aim of the project. During her interview with Kuwait Times, Dr. Michelle Devlin said, “This project will help everyone enjoy Kuwait’s waters for years to come.”

Closure

What can we do protect the environment and stop global warming?

Thank you